In this business you meet lots of interesting people from all over the world. I've had the opportunity to strike up lasting friendships with the rich, famous and talented. My latest friend is TV's Michael Chiklis.Ever wondered about the origin of the Chiklis name?
In 1906 Michaels Great Grandfather "Tubby" Fleer created the gum we know today as Chiclets. He was a prospector is Central America and while there he became enamored with the Native's habit of chewing the dried sap of the Chicle tree. A brainstorm and a few financeers later he had repackaged the native treat into a peppermint flavored candy that was packaged for American consumption, the Chiclet was born.
Tubby merged his company with a conglomerate candy company in 1914 and left the candy business to pursue his passion for a career in animal husbantry. Michael's grandfather Clarence became the captain of the Chiclets empire and threw himself into the business and even changed the family name to 'Chiclets' in honor of the candy that had brought his family fame.
In 1962 Clarence Chiclets passed away and the company was purchased by a larger candy company with the Chiclet's family kept a large stake in the brand. It was during transition that the family Chiclet were forced to change their name. Chiclets became Chiklis and the rest is history.
Michael doesn't talk about his famous heritage, I guess he'd rather be judged on the merit of his acting rather than his famous family history.
That's cool, I respect him for that.
Until next time,
SaBG
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